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P345 RJD

1996 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,263 mi
Last recorded177,263 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 RJD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 177,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2011 177,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 162,909 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 162,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 158,389 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 158,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,137 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 15,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 145,458 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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P345 RJD is a 1996 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 123,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P345 RJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P345 RJD registered?

P345 RJD is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P345 RJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P345 RJD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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